Samsung Galaxy Note® II (Verizon) Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update

Android 4.4.2 KitKat, introduces a new look and feel, improved performance, and is easier to use.

How Do I Check My Current Software Version?

From any home screen touch Menu > Settings > About Phone.

Scroll to the bottom and look for Baseband Version. It will be I605VRUFND7 after the update.

What Will This Update Do?

This update will address the following:

OS upgrade to Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Improvements:

Support for Samsung KNOX 2.0 has been added

Compatible for enterprise customers

Dual Persona

TIMA Real Time Kernel Protection

Trust-Zone based ODE

Universal MDM Client and Samsung Enterprise Gateway

Knox Generic VPN Framework

Keyboard options have changed for KitKat

Support Added

Galaxy Gear 2 compatibility

Issues Resolved

Error code pop ups fixed in Backup Assistant

‘Search’ icon has been removed within S Memo when there is no memo

Favorite ‘Contact’ information background is now more readable

Connectivity has been improved when streaming music

Stability has been improved for Samsung Gear Manager

Text alert improvements for select factory installed car kits

Applications/Widgets Changed

Google Drive

Photos

Play Newsstand

Emergency Alerts App Icon

S Suggest (has been removed)

Samsung Music (has been removed)

Here are a few facts to keep in mind:

System update size – approximately 246.5 MB

Estimated software download and update time – approximately 12-20 minutes

How Do I Update My Samsung Galaxy Note® II (Verizon)?

You will be notified that a system update is available on your device. Touch OK twice to continue. Your device will power off then power on and the installation will begin.

Note: If you choose "Defer" this will delay installation and you will be taken back to the home screen. The system update message will appear every 30 minutes until you install the update.

After you've received first notification of the system update, you can manually initiate by going to "Home" > "Applications" > "Settings" > "About Phone" > "System updates". Touch "Restart & install". Your device will power off and back on and the installation process will begin.

System Update while You Are Roaming

Connect to Wi-Fi.

From the Home screen, touch Menu > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.

Access point device names and security requirements of detected Wi-Fi devices display under Wi-Fi networks. Touch the access point, commonly known as the network, you want to connect to.

Enter a wireless password, if necessary, and touch Connect.

Start Update

To start the update manually, From the Home screen, touch Menu > Settings > More > About device .> Software update > Check for updates.

You will receive Downloading status message, once the download is complete you will see A new software update from Verizon is available for your device. This software update will take several minutes and will not delete any personal data on your device. All service (including emergency calls) will be suspended during the install.

NOTE: If not connected to Wi-Fi, will see the following message and will need to follow instructions: Software Update. A software update is available for your device that requires Wi-Fi connectivity for download progress to begin. Connect to a Wi-Fi network?